Popular Post Jack Peterson Posted February 11, 2019 Popular Post Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) A Little self indulgence I am afraid to make a point. For those that know me sorry to say it again but for those that don't and can get unsure of Hospitals and Doctors here's my story to show a little faith. In 2012 I had a stroke (Whilst i was living in Spain) I was married to my SO who is the love of my Life but I was going to see out my working life in Spain But events took over and as the Consultant ( In the UK) said no need for Surgery at this time as you are only 60% Blocked ( the Arteries) to my Brain ( yes I have one) I could hardly walk, talk write or even type at times and forget driving However I made the decision to Come here Full time and got myself booked in with my wifes Doctor and now some 6+ years on I now walk some 5/6 kms a day, Passed to Drive and what I consider as fit as i am ever going to be. Now all this together with a reduction of blockage to now 45% is due to the Constant monitoring of the said doctor together with the Therapy and Diet she and others suggested, just goes to show that with our help and understanding (In my case anyway) The Medical care is not as bad as many would make out. To illustrate I put up a few photos to show the progression that a stable marriage and good Doctor can make, I often say that we are in a lot of cases our own worst enemies and just do not follow medical suggestions, Instructions and planned Diets and medication ( not to mention exercise) Yet we Blame the Hospitals and Doctors here as useless, well not me I will hasten to add. Yes it is expensive but not as expensive as it could be elsewhere ( even the UK as I hear it reported of late) So with a vote of thanks to My Doctor and her colleagues at SUMC (Dumaguete) the Love and caring of my Wife and daughter I will be around I hope to bug you all for some time to come Not well at all Getting there Trying to enjoy never forgetting the Friends that helped me along the Way plus all the others And last but not least The best Friend I ever Had and the Sprog of course Thank you for Reading Jack Edited February 11, 2019 by Jack Peterson cos 13 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Jack I would endorse your comments. As you will remember I suffered a life threatening injury two years ago. This required immediate treatment, apart from some hiccups along the way the care and sincerity from most medical staff was outstanding. Expensive yes how ever compared to western countries not. It helps to have what we both have, an SO that cares plus medical contacts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted February 11, 2019 Forum Support Posted February 11, 2019 21 hours ago, Jack Peterson said: Consultant ( In the UK) said no need for Surgery at this time as you are only 60% Blocked ( the Arteries) to my Brain ( yes I have one) I was also very fortunate with my stroke two years ago. Such a weird feeling not to be able to speak or use my dominant right hand. They did a CT scan of the brain at Chong Hua hospital in Cebu City and I kept the films as a reminder. All joking aside Jack - We were both truly blessed and fortunate to have not only survived but have made it out of that dark tunnel. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Jack has progressed very well since his stroke.The only thing I would suggest to his doctor is a brain scan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted February 12, 2019 Author Posted February 12, 2019 44 minutes ago, sonjack2847 said: Jack has progressed very well since his stroke.The only thing I would suggest to his doctor is a brain scan. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, Jack Peterson said: First one this year. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 7:23 AM, sonjack2847 said: Jack has progressed very well since his stroke.The only thing I would suggest to his doctor is a brain scan. W,hen I first met Jack 2 years ago would never ever of guessed he had suffer.ed from a stroke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted February 12, 2019 Author Posted February 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, RBM said: W,hen I first met Jack 2 years ago would never ever of guessed he had suffer.ed from a stroke. Cheers Bruce but of course like many, I have my bad days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuya John Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/11/2019 at 1:25 AM, Jack Peterson said: the Love and caring of my Wife and daughter I will be around I hope to bug you all for some time to come Long may you continue to bug us Jack, 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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